Jan 15, 2011


Objective 1
Original) Demonstrates ability to communicate with classmates by making a minimum of 3 individual postings and 3 replies to other’s postings in the online discussion forum.
No changes) Demonstrates ability to communicate with classmates by making a minimum of 3 individual postings and 3 replies to other’s postings in the online discussion forum.


Objective 2
Original) Completes a dialogue using typical language to greet an individual in Canada
Proposed) Composes a paragraph, including a dialogue discussing how to greet an individual in Canada

THOUGHTS: paragraph does not match the generative strategy or test items

REVISED: Composes a personal introduction including name, age, grade, and favourite pastime.


Objective 3
Original) Identifies weather conditions for each of the 4 seasons on Vancouver Island and recalls average seasonal temperatures and precipitation
No changes) Identifies weather conditions for each of the 4 seasons on Vancouver Island and recalls average seasonal temperatures and precipitation


Objective 4
Original) Recognizes a wide variety of foods eaten in British Columbia and selects a typical breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack
Proposed) Identifies foods eaten in British Columbia and creates a traditional breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack menu

THOUGHTS: the intent is not that they are able to create an actual menu but that they are able to identify and select appropriate foods for each meal and snacks; menu activity is included in the generative strategy but is not a test-item
REVISED: Identifies foods eaten in British Columbia and is able to select a typical breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack.

Objective 5
Original) Identifies recreational activities enjoyed by residents of British Columbia
No changes) Identifies recreational activities enjoyed by residents of British Columbia



Jan 4, 2011

Do we need to create an intial presentation, generative strategy and test items for each objective (see p. 457)

Chapter 5 (text)
Culture

Knowledge:
Labels Canadian symbols and signs and correctly describe their meaning.

Analysis:
Compare the rights of individuals in Canada with the rights of individuals in learner’s country of origin.

Comprehension:
Describe how to greet an individual in Canada

Synthesis:
Create a dialogue asking a Canadian for directions to a restaurant.

Recreation:

Comprehension:
Identifies recreational activities enjoyed by residents of British Columbia

Food:
Comprehension:
Identifies the diverse range of foods eaten in British Columbia
Explains why British Columbian residents eat a diverse selection of foods

English language competencies:

Synthesis:
Writes a basic paragraph to communicate and convey meaning

Development of inter-personal skills:

Application:

Demonstrates ability to work in a small group by making a minimum of 3 contributions to group assignment.